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Alan Pardew has had a gentle dig at Sunderland after Newcastle United’s
traumatic derby defeat to their local rivals last weekend, saying they “can
only dream” of playing in the latter stages of a European competition.

Pardew has endured a difficult week following Sunderland’s 3-0 victory at St
James’ Park on Sunday, but has called for some perspective. “Some of the
reaction has been a bit heavy-handed,” he said.

Having lost a vibrant Europa League quarter-final tie to Benfica the previous
Thursday evening, Newcastle supporters had to witness Paolo Di Canio’s manic
goal celebrations on Gallowgate and Pardew’s response was